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  • George Peny, an electronics technician assigned to the 4th Component Maintenance Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (AFB), North Carolina, meets a semi-truck as it delivers a piece of a Rapid Assistance Support for Calibration unit (RASCAL) May 6, 2019, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The RASCAL was deployed from Seymour Johnson AFB to assist Offutt AFB’s Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory staff who lost their facility in the March 2019 flood. (U.S. Air Force photo by L. Cunningham)

    RASCAL restoring readiness, the Air Force way

    A Rapid Assistance Support for Calibration unit arrived at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, May 6, 2019, to re-establish the base’s capability to calibrate equipment, which was lost in the flood. RASCAL is a mobile Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory intended for use worldwide where PMEL capabilities are needed. It is one of only two in the Air Force that allows deployable PMEL capabilities.
  • Airman 1st Class Mario Foreman-Powell, a vocalist with the United States Air Force Heartland of America Band, competes in the Omaha Performing Arts Singer-Songwriter Competition at B Side Theatre, Nebraska, May 6, 2019. Airman Foreman-Powell competed against nine other musician for the chance to take the stage and perform at the MAHA Music Festival held in Omaha, Nebraska. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger)

    Airman wins chance to perform at Omaha’s MAHA Music Festival

    It’s 7:08 p.m. and the rain, beyond the storefront window of the B Side Theatre, has subsided allowing the setting sun to brighten the dimly-lit confines of the Benson music hall in Omaha, Nebraska. Airman 1st Class Mario Foreman-Powell, a United States Air Force Heartland of America Band vocalist, sits behind a keyboard - stage left, it’s his turn to shine and win the last remaining spot in the MAHA Music Festival lineup.
  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kimberly Collins, 55 Operation Support Squadron superintendent of host aviation resource management, speaks on burnout and balance during the Women Empowering Women seminar April 17, 2019, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The seminar featured a panel of seven women who spoke on varied topics such as self-awareness, burnout and balance, reinventing yourself after trauma, overcoming adversity, finding your why and self-care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kendra Williams)

    Event encourages Offutt women to empower one another

    Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska hosted its first Women’s empowerment seminar April 17, 2019. The seminar featured a panel of seven women who spoke on varied topics. “I wanted to bring together a diverse group of women from around base, to include not just military personnel, but civilians and spouses as well so we could network, build bonds, mentor each other and become better women and people,” said Senior Airman Chelsea Wells, 55th Communications Squadron, cyber security technician.
  • Environmental restoration employees deploy a containment boom from a boat March 18, 2019, on Offutt Air Force Base. One-third of the installation was flooded and the boom was a precautionary measure for possible fuel leaks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Delanie Stafford)

    Offutt’s flood brings out the best

    At 11 a.m. on Friday, March 15, 2019, the 55th Wing leadership team met to discuss what needed to be accomplished to protect assets and facilities from possible flood waters that were creeping towards the installation. Using lessons learned from the 2011 flood, they knew that if the levy was breached significant flooding would occur to the southeastern side of the base.
  • Charles Cswercko, 55th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment operator, clears flood debris near building 500 to build a temporary parking lot March 27, 2019, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The 12 person pavement and equipment team is responsible for all pavement repair on the installation, in addition to snow removal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

    Offutt’s pavement team serve as unsung heroes

    Offutt’s pavement team has been working tirelessly since November keeping snow off the roads, patching potholes and a myriad of other duties to ensure the mission continues. And with a winter that included more than 50 inches of snow, they were not lacking for opportunities to excel. “We had the eleventh most snowfall in history here this past winter,” said Richard Durr, 55th Civil Engineering Squadron equipment operator supervisor, “so we have been working a lot of weekends.” In fact, the pavement team has only had three weekends off since November.
  • A red flag flies outside the 55th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arm shooting range Feb. 1, 2019, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The red flag is raised to signify that the range is active and those in the area should proceed with caution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Skovo)

    Combat Arms range dangerous when red flag is raised

    The Offutt AFB small arms firing range is located in building 563 on Butler Blvd. For your safety, if the red streamer is displayed or a rotating red beacon is flashing, do not enter the facility or fenced in area unless escorted by Combat Arms personnel. Also, the fence line around the firing range has been posted with warning signs. As a reminder, trespassing is not only illegal but also dangerous because of gunfire.
  • U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Valyn Beasley, 55th Medical Group practice manager healthcare administer, poses for a photo Dec. 19, 2018, at the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic, Bellevue, Nebraska. Beasley was recently admitted into the National Coalition of 100 Black Women of Omaha, a non-profit advocacy organization designed to increase the economic growth, health & wellness, educational, political and social gains for women of color, in recognition for her community service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachelle Blake)

    100 Black Women of Omaha inducts CGO

    U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Valyn Beasley, 55th Medical Group practice manager healthcare administer, was born and raised in North Omaha, merely miles from Offutt Air Force Base. While stationed so close to home, she spends her time, not only mentoring those inside its gates, but also members of her community and it has not gone unnoticed. She was recently inducted into the National Coalition of 100 Black Women of Omaha, a non-profit advocacy organization designed to increase the economic growth, health & wellness, educational, political and social gains for women of color, with specific emphasis on enhancing the quality of life and lifestyles of all African-American women.
  • Angela Durham, left, Kareen Kruzelnick and Shannon Manion sort books and donations for a gift drive Nov. 29, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.

    Base, local community donate to Tyndall AFB evacuees

    Team Offutt and the local community rallied together to collect donations for Airmen and their families who were displaced from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, by Hurricane Michael.
  • The official tree for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony comes to life with strings of blue and white lights just outside of the Patriot Club on Dec. 3, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Lines of people wait their turn to enter the club. The ceremony hosts a full buffet, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, numerous vendors, distinguished visitors, live music and endless hot chocolate and sweets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

    Christmas tree lighting welcomes the holiday season

     The Offutt’s Annual Christmas Tree Lightning celebration is scheduled for Dec. 6, 2018, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Patriot Club. Anyone with base access may register for the free event by clicking here. Festivities begin with the tree lighting ceremony. Afterwards, Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive to welcome the crowd inside. Attendees may enjoy
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Mike Manion drops the puck during the Omaha Lancers' inaugural Offutt Air Force Base Night at Ralston Arena, Nov. 11, 2018. The Lancers continued on to beat the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders 5-4 (Courtesy photo)

    Omaha Lancers host Offutt AFB Night

    The Omaha Lancers junior ice hockey team celebrated Veterans Day by hosting its inaugural Offutt Air Force Base Night at Ralston Arena where they defeated the RoughRiders from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Nov. 11, 2018.Hundreds of service members and their families with ties to the installation experienced a close game, as the Lancers overcame deficits of
  • The elementary Student 2 Student team from Patriot Elementary poses for a photo in November 2018 at the Beardmore Event Center in Bellevue, Nebraska. There are currently 155 trained teams in 14 states that have the elementary Student2Student program in place. (Courtesy photo)

    Offutt AFB Youth program joins local schools in training event

    Offutt AFB Youth Programs, LeMay Elementary, Peter Sarpy Elementary and Patriot Elementary were the recipients of Military Child Education Coalition training last week, entitled elementary Student 2 Student, or eS2S, at the Beardmore Event Center in Bellevue, Nebraska.eS2S is designed to increase awareness of and address school transitions
  • Guest speaker Rachael Frost, Master Investigator IV for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in California, speaks during a Domestic Violence Awareness Month Presentation Oct. 2, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. . Bringing awareness to the issues of domestic violence is one way to decrease the shame, guilt and stigma victims feel and bring about education on this topic and where to go for services. (U.S. Air Force photo by L. Cunningham)

    Presentation kicks off domestic violence awareness month

    Team Offutt kicked off Domestic Violence Awareness Month by having a Riverside County, California investigator provide a presentation Oct. 2 entitled, “Missing You: The Relationship between Mass Homicides and Domestic Violence.”
  • Guest speaker Dr. Aelwen Wetherby, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, speaks at a POW/MIA Remembrance Luncheon Sept. 19 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The Remembrance luncheon was sponsored by the Air Force Sergeants Association chapter here at Offutt AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by L. Cunningham)

    Team Offutt honors POW/MIA Day in week of remembrance

    The third Friday of September is observed as POW/MIA Recognition Day across the U.S. each year. For 2018, the day fell on Sept. 21. Team Offutt gathered to celebrate and remember the sacrifices of prisoners of war and those missing in action by holding a 24-hour vigil run Sept. 14, and a remembrance luncheon Sept. 19, at Offutt Air Force Base,
  • Airman 1st Class Latasha Blake, left, and Airman 1st Class Tashawnie Ormsby, 55th Force Suport Squadron Sustainment Services Flight food services journeymen, pose for a photo with a boxed meal and a tablet they use to view orders placed online through the new virtual Meal Ordering system Sept. 21, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The new systems allows for faster service and more accessible ordering. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Skovo)

    Sustainment Services Flight upgrades to virtual Meal Ordering system

    The 55th Force Support Squadron Sustainment Services Flight is welcoming a new level of innovation to the boxed meal program. Now, customers are able to order flight and ground support meals from the Alert Campisi Dining Facility through a new virtual Meal Ordering system. vMO, the result of a conversation Airman 1st Class Tashawnie Ormsby and Airman 1st Class Latasha Blake, Sustainment Services Flight food services journeymen, had with their leadership on the issues surrounding the previous boxed meal program, went live on Sept. 11, 2018. Before this new web-based ordering system, Team Offutt and its many visitors would hand in paper forms or send scanned copies via email to place an order.
  • Jaiya Patillo, a Junior Olympian, poses for a photo outside the Offutt Field House on Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, 2018. After spending a considerable amount of time training at Offutt, Jaiya chose to represent the Air Force on her track apparel for Amateur Athletic Union track meets. (Courtesy Photo)

    Six-time Junior Olympian trains at Offutt Field House

    When U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Sheree Patillo, U.S. Strategic Command Total Force Engineering Installation Team detachment commander and her family arrived at Offutt Air Force Base in May 2017, they had no idea they were coming to the home of Department of Defense’s largest fitness center, nor that it would have a 700-meter indoor track.She and her
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Adam Sema, 338th Combat Training Squadron student pilot, reviews the takeoff data sheet of a Cessna 172F aircraft Sept. 14, 2018, at the LeMay Aero Club on Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The club offers in person group study as well as assisting participants with online course work to become certified pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Charles J. Haymond)

    LeMay Aero Club offers flight lessons to Team Offutt

    The LeMay Aero Club and Flight Training Center, formally known as the SAC Aero Club, was the first flying club in the Armed Forces. The club provides low cost flight training for Team Offutt. The center has multiple Federal Aviation Administration certified flight instructors available to assist the members obtaining their certifications. After completing the examinations and becoming certified the new pilots are qualified to rent planes from us to travel anywhere in the lower 48 states with friends or family, under Visual Flight Rule restrictions.

  • Excel with a Mentor program assists transitioning service members

    Excel with a Mentor is a voluntary program that familiarizes transitioning service members with the civilian corporate setting to gain realistic career perspectives. The program is part of the newly founded non-profit, Boots and Suits United, Inc., which links service members separating or retiring from the military with civilian mentors experienced in the corporate workforce of the Omaha metro area.
  • Participants in an Excellence in Competition pistol contest review their scores Aug. 30, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Competitors who score in the top ten percent will have qualified to wear a badge in uniform distinguish themselves and excellent shots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kendra Williams)

    Combat Arms hosts pistol competition

    One hundred twenty service members competed in an Excellence in Competition pistol match Aug. 30, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The 55th Security Forces Squadron’s Combat Arms unit organized the event which served as a safe way for service members to compete in marksmanship among their peers.
  • Senior Enlisted Statesman Forum

    Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force meet to discuss future force

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, joined by six of the previous Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force, participated in the 2018 Senior Enlisted Statesman Forum Sept. 6 on Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The forum, the first of its kind since Wright’s tenure began, was an opportunity to discuss the future of the Air Force focusing on policy, training and resilience.
  • Senior Airman Zachary, Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard member, lays a wreath and roses next to a piece of C-130 wreckage from 60528, an aircraft which was shot down in the Cold War, during a remembrance ceremony held Aug. 30, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The ceremony was attended by members of the 97th Intelligence Squadron, the Prop Wash Gang, a group of retired ISR operators, family members and fellow wingman to the fallen. (U.S. Air Force photo by L. Cunningham)

    97th IS, Prop Wash Gang host remembrance ceremony honoring crewmembers of 60528

    The 97th Intelligence Squadron and the Prop Wash Gang hosted a 60528 remembrance ceremony Aug. 30, 2018 at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska to honor 17 crewmembers who lost their lives 60 years ago. The number 60528 was the tail number of a C-130 modified to fly reconnaissance missions. On Sept. 2, 1958, the aircraft inadvertently entered restricted airspace over the Turkish and Armenian border where it was intercepted and shot down by Soviet MiG-17 aircraft. It crashed near the village of Sasnashen, 34 miles northwest of Yerevan, the Armenian capital.
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